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Update on Rainier Beach shooting — now a Homicide

Detective Mark Jamieson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:49:23 +0000

The double shooting incident from last night in Rainier Beach is now a homicide investigation. The two male victims, age 41 and 33, both died at Harborview Medical Center from gunshot wounds.

This remains an active and on going homicide investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Seattle Police Homicide Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Anonymous tips are welcome.

Double shooting investigation in Rainier Beach

Detective Mark Jamieson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:09 +0000

On February 21st, at approximately 8:05 pm, South Precinct officers responded to a report of shooting in the 9400 Block of Rainier Avenue South. Officers arrived quickly and located two victims, both adult males, with gunshot wounds. Seattle Fire Department Medics transported both victims to Harborview Medical Center with life threatening injuries.

Detectives from the Homicide and Assault Unit, Gangs, and CSI all responded and began their investigation and processing of the scene. It appears that the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a restaurant. The 9400 Block of Rainier Avenue South is shut down while detectives conduct their investigation, but traffic is being rerouted.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or has any information about this case is urged to contact the Seattle Police Department. This remains an active and on going investigation.

Shooting incident in Holly Park

Detective Mark Jamieson — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:37:33 +0000

On February 19th, at approximately 3:11 am, South Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired and someone screaming, possibly in the area of South Holly Place and Holly Park Drive South. While enroute to check the location, radio advised officers that the victim was at another address requesting that Seattle Fire respond. Officers responded to the location and secured the scene for SFD. The victim had been shot by a shotgun with birdshot. He had several non life threatening injuries to his back, back of his arms and legs. The victim refused to provide any information to officers regarding the incident. Officers located the scene of the shooting and recovered a spent shotgun shell. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.

Home owner confronts, shoots burglar in Columbia City

Detective Mark Jamieson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:34:01 +0000

On February 17th, just after 1:00 am, Metro Transit reported having a passenger on a Metro bus at Rainier Avenue South and South Andover Street, who appeared to be injured, possibly shot. Within a minute of that call, another call came into 911 from a homeowner, stating that he had just shot an intruder at his residence in the 5200 Block of Rainier Avenue South. Multiple South Precinct officers responded to the two locations.

Officers arrived at Rainier Avenue South and South Andover and located a 37 year old male with shotgun pellet wounds to his left arm. Seattle Fire Department was summoned to treat the man’s non life-threatening injuries.

Officers arriving at the residence scene contacted the victim homeowner who told officers the following account:

Although the building appears to be a commercial business, it is, in fact, the victim’s residence. It has been converted into a private residence with the living quarters in the rear of the building. The victim stated that sometime after midnight he woke up to some banging sounds and soon realized that someone may be attempting to break in. The victim grabbed a shotgun he kept in the bedroom and walked out into the main part of the residence. The victim told officers that he saw the front door was standing open and an unknown person was standing in the entry. The victim stated that he confronted the suspect and ordered him to lie down on the floor. According to the victim, the suspect did not comply, and the victim fired his shotgun once. The suspect dropped what he was holding and ran out the front door. The victim stated that he then called 911.

Inside the entry of the residence officers located a black bag with various tools inside that the suspect had dropped. It also appeared that the suspect had first attempted to break into the residence through the back door, and then went around to the front door when that wasn’t successful.

Detectives interviewed the suspect while he was at Harborview Medical Center receiving treatment. Once he is released from the hospital, the 37 year old suspect will be booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Burglary.

The 66 year old victim was interviewed by officers at the scene. The shotgun was recovered at the scene and placed into evidence pending further investigation. The victim was not injured. Detectives will continue to handle the follow up investigation.

South Seattle Burglary suspect captured after K-9 track

Detective Jeff Kappel — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:51:41 +0000

On February 16th shortly after 12:00 Noon a resident in the 4800 block of Columbia Drive South called 911 to report seeing two black male suspects kick in the door of a neighbor’s house and enter. The victim residence was determined to be in the 2000 block of South Edmunds Street. As officers were responding to the scene the complainant reported that the suspects had exited the house and got into a green vehicle fleeing northbound.

Numerous officers responded and began canvassing the area for the suspects. A few minutes later another complainant called 911 and reported that a green Dodge stopped in the 5300 block of Beacon Avenue South and two black males exited the vehicle and walked away. That complainant reported that the males returned to the vehicle within a few moments and fled eastbound on South Brandon Street. A short time later officers located the vehicle traveling eastbound on Dawson from MLK Way South. The suspects quickly accelerated and made several turns, eluding the officers.

Another officer then located the suspect vehicle parked in the 3900 block of South Juneau Street with one suspect walking away. Upon seeing the officer, the suspect fled on foot and the officer lost sight of him.

Items stolen from the victim’s residence were observed inside the suspect’s vehicle. The vehicle was impounded and taken to the evidence garage for processing.

A canine unit responded to the scene. The canine successfully tracked and located the suspect hiding under a house in the 3900 block of South Juneau Street.

The suspect was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Burglary.

This remains an active and on-going investigation.

SPD is Hiring Police Officers!

Detective Renee Witt — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:37:28 +0000

Entry Level Police Officer Exam: June 23-24, 2012.

Online Application Filing Period: April 2–27, 2012 at www.seattlepolicejobs.com

WORKSHOPS:

We have free pre-test workshops available to help you prepare for the June 23-24 Entry Level Police Officer Exam. You must pre-register with the Recruiting Unit in order to attend.

Please e-mail Officer Andre Sinn at andre.sinn@seattle.gov to register, or if you have questions or need additional information. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with the location, directions, and more information about the workshop. If you are serious about becoming a Seattle Police Officer, we strongly recommend you attend one of these workshops, which will provide an in depth overview of the testing and hiring process from start to finish.

Free Pre-test Workshops in downtown Seattle:

Saturday, February 18th – 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Thursday, February 23rd – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Wednesday, March 14^th – 6:00pm – 8:30

Saturday, March 24^th – 10:00am – 12:30

Wednesday, April 25^th – 6:00pm – 8:30

Saturday, April 8^th – 10:00am – 12:30

Saturday, May 19^th – 10:00am – 12:30

Wednesday, May 23^rd – 6:00pm – 8:30

Commercial Burglaries in Georgetown, South SODO

Detective Mark Jamieson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:34:25 +0000

There have been a series of at least six commercial burglaries to businesses in the Georgetown and South SODO (South of Downtown) neighborhoods since early December 2011. The most recent burglary occurred on February 14th. The suspect(s) appear to be targeting retail establishments in strip mall type businesses. In each of the cases, the suspect(s) entered through the roof via a skylight and/or a vent, or they entered through a ground floor window. Once inside the suspect(s) broke through a wall and entered the adjacent businesses.

South Precinct Burglary Detectives are investigating all these incidents and officers are working with businesses in those neighborhoods.

Anyone with information on these burglaries or who may know the identities or whereabouts of the suspect(s) is urged to call Seattle Police South Precinct Burglary Detectives at (206) 386-1855.

Homicide suspect arrested

Detective Renee Witt — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:53:10 +0000

On the morning of February 14th, Homicide detectives and SWAT officers arrested a suspect in connection with the January 3^rd homicide in the 9300 block of Rainier Av S. The 19-year-old man was arrested in Maple Valley. He was booked into King County Jail for Investigation of Murder.

Detectives are still looking for one additional suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident or who may know the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call 911 or the Seattle Police Homicide Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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SPD arrests suspect in Rainier Valley double-shooting

Detective Jeff Kappel — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:22:04 +0000

On February 14^th shortly after 12:00 Noon, Seattle Police Department (SPD) Gang Unit detectives arrested a 27-year-old male suspect believed to be responsible for the double shooting that occurred on January 26^th in the 9100 block of Rainier Avenue South.

SPD Gang detectives developed information during the course of their on-going investigation that led them to the City of Normandy Park. With the assistance of Normandy Park police officers, SPD Gang detectives placed the suspect under surveillance. As the suspect was getting into a parked car, Gang detectives moved in and placed him under arrest.

At the scene of the arrest detectives recovered a white Chevy Tahoe that is believed to be the vehicle the suspect fired from on the day of the shooting. The Tahoe was impounded and taken to the evidence garage for processing.

The 27-year-old male suspect was interviewed by SPD Gang detectives and subsequently booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Assault (Felony Assault with a firearm).

This remains an active and on-going SPD Gang Unit investigation.

Suspect arrested for Georgetown arson

Detective Mark Jamieson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:18:28 +0000

On February 10th, at approximately 8:00 pm, South Precinct officers and Arson Bomb Squad detectives contacted and arrested a 60 year old male in the Georgetown neighborhood for Investigation of Arson. The arrest came as a result of an investigation following an arson to an apartment building in the 6700 Block of Corson Avenue South in the early morning hours of January 23rd.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspect, who was the reported victim of an assault the evening before the fire, had intentionally set the fire to the building he believed the suspect lived in. The fire caused extensive damage and many residents had to flee the buring building. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Detectives developed information on the possible suspect and took him into custody on Friday evening. After being interviewed by detectives, he was later booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Arson.